Medical Assistant - Neurology
Albany Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (43 New Scotland Avenue, New York)
- Compensation
- $46k - $60k/yr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Albany Medical Center is a leading academic medical center in northeastern New York. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in the Neurology department under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers.
Skills
Full job details
Department/Unit:
HBD - NeurologyWork Shift:
Day (United States of America)Salary Range:
$46,215.00 - $60,080.00Job Description SummaryThe Medical Assistant (MA) performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). The Medical Assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN, LPN or LIP in meeting needs of the patient/family. The Medical Assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by NYS law to unlicensed health care personnel.
Job Description
- Documents information into patient record in an accurate and timely manner
- Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies
- Generates medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
- Assists LPN’s with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals
- Assists in clinical coverage as needed
- Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues
- Other responsibilities as assigned by manager
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.